(As published in The Glasgow Herald)

MADRID, December, 28.

At half-past seven this evening, while Marshal Prim was proceeding to the Cortes from the Ministry of War, some individuals fired at his carriage in the Calle Alcalá. The Marshal and one of his adjutants were wounded, but so far not dangerously. Tranquillity was not disturbed, as the authorities immediately took the necessary measures to prevent an outbreak, and to arrest the assassins. Great indignation is felt at the occurrence.

Marshal Prim was wounded by eight balls in the left shoulder ; seven have been extracted. A finger of the right had had to be amputated, and it is feared it will be necessary to amputate another.

To-day in the Cortes a decree was read appointing Admiral Topete Minister of State and Minister of War ad interim. A resolution expressing abhorrence of the attempted assassination of Marshal Prim was passed by 200 votes. A vote of confidence in the Government was passed by 141 against 3. A report of the committee was read approving of the suspension of the constitutional guarantees.

MADRID, December 27.

In the course of the debate on the Civil List in the Cortes Marshal Prim said he would override the constitution if necessary in order to save the liberty of the country. He added that he intended to tender his resignation to his Majesty, as he was desirous to retire into private life.